Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 23
AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments
Mon, 30th May 2016
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The smart glasses segment of the augmented reality market is predicted to grow by 140% by 2020, according to Technavio research.
Wider benefits from 'sky rocketing' VR market
Thu, 26th May 2016
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Global VR hardware shipments could spike by 2400% in 2016, IDC predicts, invigorating consumer IT and business markets with extensive ecosystem benefits.
Google's Daydream VR initiative will drive mobile VR headset dominance
Tue, 24th May 2016
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While initially disappointing, the announcement of Daydream VR sets the stage for mobile VR to shine in the numerous ways.
University of Canterbury becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation
Mon, 16th May 2016
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The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.
Ziptrek Ecotours brings Queenstown to tourists through virtual reality
Thu, 12th May 2016
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Virtual Queenstown in VR leap - Ziptrek Ecotours at TRENZ, showcasing aerial zipline tours to global visitors.
Drones and virtual reality: A match made in heaven?
Thu, 12th May 2016
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A new drone has been released that has the capability to record 360 degree footage - ideal for virtual reality.
Kiwi company uses VR to show off Milford Sound like never before
Mon, 9th May 2016
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Southern Discoveries, a top NZ tourism company, is using VR and 360 degree video to showcase Milford Sound to global buyers.
Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.
Virtual reality taking off with augmented reality also set to soar
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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IDC is forecasting skyrocketing VR hardware shipments this year, with AR ramping up in the next few years too - to a combined 110m shipments in 2020.
Oculus, HTC and Sony to dominate VR spend with just 13% market share
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony Playstation VR will dominate VR spend this year - but its low cost options fuelling shipments.
Vendors: Don't miss your slice of the virtual reality pie
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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VR will be a transformational, disruptive force in the devices market and reach $20 billion by 2020. Vendors who hesitate risk missing out, says TBR.
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.
Virtual reality set to take flight in Australia
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Telsyte says demand from consumers for VR and AR will outstrip supply this year, with the new market expected to help other markets in the years ahead.
Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.
The world is changing... and it’s not all bad, folks
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life
Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
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Wellington’s Weta Workshop is set to play a pivotal creative role in creating Magic Leap’s Mixed Reality LightfieldTM technology.
A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education
Fri, 29th Jan 2016
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Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.
Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
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Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.